Human Resources Business Partner 1

Creation Technologies; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Creation Technologies in Milwaukee, WI seeks an HR Business Partner I to support site leadership and the HR Director, delivering day-to-day HR services across Wisconsin and Minnesota, with travel to other regional locations as needed. You will help implement HR programs, guidance on policies and employee relations, and support onboarding, performance and engagement initiatives.

Coordinate with COEs on benefits, talent acquisition, and Learning & Development to ensure compliant, people-centered

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field, or equivalent combo of education and experience.
• 1–4 years of HR experience with ability to build relationships and support employees and managers.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR Leader to implement HR strategies meeting site goals.
• Provide guidance on policies, procedures, and employee relations.
• Gather and analyze HR metrics to identify trends for decision-making.
• Assist in administering core HR programs (performance, engagement, onboarding).
• Participate in employee relations investigations and follow-up actions.
• Serve as first point of contact for HR inquiries at the site.
• Collaborate with COEs on benefits, talent acquisition, and Learning & Development.
• Travel to other sites in the region to provide support.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

HRIS systems

Data reporting

Employment law

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

HR certification desirable

Tools

Microsoft Excel

HRIS

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Human Resources (HR) Business Partner I plays a key support role within the HR function, working closely with the HR Director to align people’s practices with business goals. This role provides day‑to‑day HR support to site leadership and team members at our locations in Wisconsin and Minnesota and will also travel to other locations within the region as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with the HR Leader to implement and support HR strategies that meet site‑specific goals.
• Provide guidance on basic HR topics such as policies, procedures, and employee relations under the direction of the HR Leader.
• Assist in gathering and analyzing HR metrics to identify trends and support informed decision‑making.
• Help administer core HR programs (performance management, engagement, onboarding, etc.) at the site level.
• Participate in employee relations investigations, documentation, and follow‑up actions as needed.
• Serve as a first point of contact for employee inquiries and support on HR‑related issues.
• Collaborate with Centers of Excellence (COEs) with benefits, talent acquisition, and Learning & Development activities to ensure consistent HR support and compliance at the site.
• Travel to other sites within the region to provide support as needed.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Required Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, industrial relations, psychology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Human Resources certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM‑SCP, CHRP) is desirable.
• Experience: Minimum of 1–4 years of experience in Human Resources. Demonstrated ability to build relationships and provide support to employees and managers.

Skills Required

• HR systems proficiency: Proficient in using basic HR information systems and common office software tools.
• Data support capability: Able to manage routine HR data tasks and generate reports to support team needs.
• Employment law knowledge: Familiar with fundamental labor laws and basic compliance requirements.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS

Physical and/or Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel office equipment, objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 5 pounds, and occasionally up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, mid‑range vision, and the ability to adjust focus to facilitate using a computer. Must be able to focus on multitasking and managing overlapping priorities. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential and non‑essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

This position typically works on‑site but may be a hybrid with approval. The working environment is generally clean; however, the position may be exposed to occasional dust, metals/solder, high noise levels from operating machines, or physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts. The employee must wear designated PPE and/or electrostatic dissipative protection where required. Otherwise, office/business casual attire, consistent with site specific safety guidelines, is appropriate.

Creation Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.